This is a plot driven book. Lots of action and constant running for your life style book. Each chapter either has a change of perspective from the father to the sons or reverts back and forth from the past to the present in different chapters.

The whole book feels like a slowly building character arc but takes at least half the book to really get to know the characters and some you just never really connect with.

Loved the story and feel like it would be great for younger readers. Had a bit of magic that wasn't really explained or utilized except where it's convenient to the story.

I had a BLAST reading this!

The Dungeoneers and the Treasure of Roan is an adventurous romp that blends classic dungeon-crawling vibes with clever humor and heart. Joel McKay delivers a story that doesn’t take itself too seriously while still managing to create an engaging plot with stakes, secrets, and plenty of witty banter.

I thought the characters were colorful and full of personality—each bringing something unique to the party dynamic. I especially loved the camaraderie and playful tension between them; it gave the book a bit of that found-family charm that I always look for in a fantasy read.

What stood out most was the tone—it struck a great balance between action and light-heartedness. If you're a fan of role-playing games, entertaining fantasy, or stories that feel like the best parts of a D&D campaign, you’ll probably have a great time with this one. I sure did.

A solid 4 stars from me, and I’ll definitely be keeping an eye out for more Dungeoneers stories in the future!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

The story starts with us following an overweight, over the hill thief, running from goblins he tried to steal from. He decides to try and lose them in an old cursed abandoned city, and runs into his son. They are not exactly on speaking terms but make a plan to get away from the goblins. While entering the city they run into two more groups of people they know... A thousand year abandoned city and suddenly four groups randomly want something in it ... Something is definitely up...

This story is split into two, one part we follow the thieves and adventurers to see who will get to the treasure first. It is fun, dangerous m,but full of humour as they navigate the city. They meet monsters, deal with spells, just good old adventuring. The second part of the story tells us the history of the characters and how they know each other. Why aren't father and son talking, why are they trying to avoid the other groups etc. This part is more serious and nostalgic and you get to know the characters, who are not always what they seem to be on the surface.

I really enjoyed the story, perhaps I would have liked a bit more of the adventuring side and the puzzles. But the way the story is structured works well, you don't get overwhelmed with back stories and they are broken up by fun adventures. The characters are interesting and you want the good guys to make it and will cheer if the bad guys get what's coming to them. The pacing is good and it feels like an easy read.

Overall a good story and I'll be looking for more books from this author.

DNF
There was so much language! This said it was done middle grade and YA, but there was S-words, A-words, multiple types of B-words, and a f-words. Plus several parts that were not too appropriate. This is not a clean book at all and I didn’t even finish it.

This book should appeal to fantasy fans on all levels. It has so much great content for those partaking in their 1st adventure through an abandoned city, to those feeling Nostalgic, writing or being part in their 100th advanced D&D campaign!

The story is driven by the story & the characters, which are both realistic, well thought out and imaginative.

Specifically the characters are excellent in their realism, with thoughts & feelings. The characters have genuine emotions and most are fleshed out enough to inspire faith in any genre.

The story is twisty & turny, and doesn't reveal too much, too quickly. The settings definitely bring me back to my early days of ready fantasy in all the best ways....unique monsters, swords, legit sorcery, and amazing ADVENTURE, complete with surprises.

There aren't many complex names or vague descriptions that confound, but there is fun. I o ly highly recommend this book. Thanks to Joel and Netgalley for making an advanced copy possible

I LOVED this story so so much. It felt like the best kind of adventure fairytale. Wincott and Sish were so fun to read about. Their adventures were insane and delicious and witty and hilarious.